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Modern Family Star Reveals News of Father's Sudden Death

By: Joe Hyer

Rico Rodriguez, who plays Manny on the ABC sitcom Modern Family, just announced on Instagram that his father suddenly passed away last week.

Roy Rodriguez was 52 years old when he passed away last week.

The Modern Family star shared the news when he posted heartfelt tribute on Instagram late Sunday (March 19). He wrote, "He was like a super hero, he had the ability to get the best out of you day in and day out."